Carnatic music on guitar

Hi,

Carnatic music styles played on guitar always takes me into a divine world. A world of prayers, blessing, nirvana.

Why?

The effect of ragas on oneself is mesmerising. If one is able to bring out the intricacies of the ragas through their mediums viz; vocals, instruments etc, it opens a door to offer prayers to the almighty.

How can one play the ragas on their instruments?

First of all, one has to listen to a variety of carnatic music, be it vocals, played on instruments etc with concentration and feel them in their hearts. This is a continuous process before anyone prepares themselves to raga playing. One has to go through the various types of exercises of swaras [notes] with full focus and bring them out without any flaws. I had the opportunity to learn carnatic music under late Sri.Subramaniam [Raju Sir] from Tripunithura in Kerala. He used to sing and I used to follow the notes by playing on my guitar. Those were the times where I truly felt the master-student relationships. Those were the times I really discovered that one can feel every note sung/played and such feeling touches the listener also.

I am attaching a small prayer to the Lord Ganesha, which is in Malahari raga.

Enjoy ragas. Enjoy carnatic music.

About me:

Have been playing the guitar since the past so many years. Holder of ‘Trinity College of Music, London’ certificate in western classical guitar, 8th grade. Playing in various styles which includes rock, blues, country, Indian ragas, fusion etc. Running ‘Vichoo Iyer Guitar Academy’ and recording studio.  Having an exposure to orchestra, rock band, ragas and western classics really helped to focus on an individual style of mixing any style with ease and feel.  ‘Feel what you play so that others can feel what you play’.

Settled in Mumbai. For classes on various styles of guitar contact on cell, email etc. Online classes coducted through Skype and Hangout.

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Hi,

In these days of technology and new applications being developed at the blink of an eye, guitarists also are benefited in a big way. New guitars with excellent playability and tones are easily available in the market. Apart from guitars, hardware support in the form of effects processors, guitar synthesisers, stomp pedals etc are providing a wide world of opportunities to bring out the best from each and every guitarist. Roland GR 55 guitar synthesiser is a great beast providing the guitarist with options beyond imagination. You imagine any tone, tweak in the necessary adjustments in the synth and you get excellent results. Although the guitar synthesisers were present from long time back, they are more and more noticed in recent times because of various platforms, forums etc which helps in knowing the products in a very usable way. I am using the GR 55 from the time it hit the markets and till date continuing with the same. Now I am able to get different instrument tones like sitar, flute, sax, strings, vibes, etc with a near about perfection of the original instruments.

I am sharing today a small recording of a music I composed about 'God's own country' Kerala, The entire music is played through the GR 55 with the sitar, flute, strings etc patches which I created.

Hope all of you will enjoy the same and offer your feedback.

About me:

Have been playing the guitar since the past so many years. Holder of ‘Trinity College of Music, London’ certificate in western classical guitar, 8th grade. Playing in various styles which includes rock, blues, country, Indian ragas, fusion etc. Running ‘Vichoo Iyer Guitar Academy’ and recording studio.  Having an exposure to orchestra, rock band, ragas and western classics really helped to focus on an individual style of mixing any style with ease and feel.  ‘Feel what you play so that others can feel what you play’.

Settled in Mumbai. For classes on various styles of guitar contact on cell, email etc. Online classes coducted through Skype and Hangout.

Follow on Youtube: Vichoo Iyer

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/krv4guitar

Email: krv4guitar@gmail.com, krv4guitar@icloud.com.

Cell: +919819568389

Hi all guitar lovers,

Hi,

I intend to share with you all my experiences as a guitar player and teacher through videos, notations, chord charts etc.

Stay tuned.

About me:

Have been playing the guitar since more than twenty five years. Holder of ‘Trinity College of Music, London’ certificate in western classical guitar, 8th grade. Playing in various styles which includes rock, blues, country, Indian ragas, fusion etc. Running ‘Vichoo Iyer Guitar Academy’ and recording studio.  Having an exposure to orchestra, rock band, ragas and western classics really helped to focus on an individual style of mixing any style with ease and feel.  ‘Feel what you play so that others can feel what you play’.

Settled in Mumbai. For classes on various styles of guitar contact on cell, email etc. Online classes coducted through Skype and Hangout.

Follow on Youtube: Vichoo Iyer

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/public/Vichoo-Iyer

Email: krv4guitar@gmail.com, krv4guitar@icloud.com.

Cell: +919819568389